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Rafarin · 22 July 2020, 03:15 PM

I’m having trouble deciding if wether I Should get a DDII or a DD40. I’m 6’5 and have a pretty big wrist. I really like the size of the case for the 41mm but I know the mechanism inside the watch is improved for the 40mm. I’ve never tried on a 41mm so I’m not sure on what to get.

MannySDG · 22 July 2020, 03:18 PM

It's best to try them both if you can. The general consensus seems to be that the DD40 has the better proportions and just seems to be the better watch? If you're looking for something big to match your wrist, you can try the Skydweller!

Rafarin · 22 July 2020, 03:27 PM

You’re right I’d have to try both of them on, I already have a skydweller in my collection but it’s a yellow gold two-tone. I have a submariner hulk and a Date just 2 41mm that I’m trying to get rid of but I’m not sure how to sell it. Never traded or sold a watch before.

Verdi · 22 July 2020, 03:31 PM

Get the DD40

joli160 · 22 July 2020, 04:45 PM

The mechanism has not improved really.

DD2 is a rare bird with its short run. I like them

TheVTCGuy · 22 July 2020, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joli160

The mechanism has not improved really.

DD2 is a rare bird with its short run. I like them

I liked the 42mm size. If/when I get to the point I can acquire one, I will have to take a very hard look at the DDII versus the 40

peterpl · 22 July 2020, 05:42 PM

If I was you I'd go try on the DD2. The DD40 may wear small on you as it only really is 39mm.

If you can live with the disproportionate bezel on the DD2 then go for that one. These have gone up in price due to their very short production run.

Rafarin · 22 July 2020, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I liked the 42mm size. If/when I get to the point I can acquire one, I will have to take a very hard look at the DDII versus the 40

You mean when you do get to that point! The price went up on the DDII in the last few months. Now that I’m interested in one they’re unfortunately more expensive

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Rafarin · 22 July 2020, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpl

If I was you I'd go try on the DD2. The DD40 may wear small on you as it only really is 39mm.

If you can live with the disproportionate bezel on the DD2 then go for that one. These have gone up in price due to their very short production run.

I don’t remember them being this high a couple of months ago. I’m honestly in a pickle because each one has a flaw on the size. It’s going to be a tough one, other than that the 40 is also going to run me about 39k at my local AD. I’m not sure if I should look for one in the gray market.

Little machines · 22 July 2020, 07:37 PM

DD2 and DD40 both are beautiful watches , I personally would purchase the DD2 . Good luck either way you win !

THC · 22 July 2020, 08:30 PM

Cannot go wrong with any Day Date version.. Happy hunting

brandrea · 22 July 2020, 08:42 PM

Welcome to the forum.

Both are fantastic references ... it really cones down to whether you want the extra umph of the DD2

mannyv11 · 22 July 2020, 08:51 PM

I had the opportunity to buy both. I did not like the way the bezel looked on the DDII. The DD 40 though looked fantastic and that was the one I went with.

samson66 · 22 July 2020, 09:00 PM

For your wrist go with the DD40

1William · 22 July 2020, 09:55 PM

I just traded two DD II's. A platinum and a YG. Have had some version of the DD II in the collection off and on for about ten years. A really cool watch but with some serious flaws. The biggest one is the lack of adjustment in the bracelet other than adding or removing links. This results in a bracelet that can either be just right or just slightly off either way. The other issue I have with the DD II is that after discontinuing the watch Rolex stepped up the game with the DD40. Movement and dial options are very strong and modern. I am also a larger person at 6'6" and 255 pounds and a wrist of 7.5-7.75 depending on the weather. And that brings me back to the bracelet and a lack of adjustment on the fly. I am now in the Sky-Dweller camp and have a YG and two SS versions. I would look to a full PM Sky-Dweller as you get the size and Easy Link bracelet system. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

THC · 22 July 2020, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

I just traded two DD II's. A platinum and a YG. Have had some version of the DD II in the collection off and on for about ten years. A really cool watch but with some serious flaws. The biggest one is the lack of adjustment in the bracelet other than adding or removing links. This results in a bracelet that can either be just right or just slightly off either way. The other issue I have with the DD II is that after discontinuing the watch Rolex stepped up the game with the DD40. Movement and dial options are very strong and modern. I am also a larger person at 6'6" and 255 pounds and a wrist of 7.5-7.75 depending on the weather. And that brings me back to the bracelet and a lack of adjustment on the fly. I am now in the Sky-Dweller camp and have a YG and two SS versions. I would look to a full PM Sky-Dweller as you get the size and Easy Link bracelet system. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

Wow, end of an era

.. pic of the new SD?

JParm · 22 July 2020, 10:19 PM

Easy decision for me...though I'm also not 6'5", but rather 5'6"

As with any watch purchase, the key is trying both of them on. The DD II was just too chunky and had that big bling look to it. That's my personal opinion of course, so no offense to those who own it.

The proportions on the DD40 are just perfect and the dial options trump those on the DD II as well. The deconstructed Romans are beautiful.

Manu74 · 22 July 2020, 10:22 PM

Go for a DD40 or Sky-Dweller

enjoythemusic · 22 July 2020, 10:40 PM

Try them both on, and as you know the DD40 has the newer movement and ceramic sleeves within the bracelet.

Vipes · 22 July 2020, 10:43 PM

DD40 has perfect proportions.

zjd168 · 22 July 2020, 10:47 PM

to me the proportion of DD2/DJ2 looks hideous, value potential in the future will be a different story

JRell · 22 July 2020, 10:51 PM

DD 40 perfect size and proportions.

sachit · 23 July 2020, 02:55 AM

Dd40..

ltmgeller · 23 July 2020, 03:19 AM

can't go wrong with either

Rafarin · 23 July 2020, 05:25 AM

Everyone is trying to hit me over the head with the price on the DD40. Should I wait to see if they’ll go down in a couple of months? Or should I just buy now before they go up?

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Rafarin · 23 July 2020, 05:33 AM

Should I wait and see if the DD40 goes down in value a bit in the next few months, or should I buy it now before it goes up.

RoscoPico · 23 July 2020, 05:58 AM

skydweller might be the choice for you.
I went DDII personally

Rado63 · 23 July 2020, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

I just traded two DD II's. A platinum and a YG. Have had some version of the DD II in the collection off and on for about ten years. A really cool watch but with some serious flaws. The biggest one is the lack of adjustment in the bracelet other than adding or removing links. This results in a bracelet that can either be just right or just slightly off either way. The other issue I have with the DD II is that after discontinuing the watch Rolex stepped up the game with the DD40. Movement and dial options are very strong and modern. I am also a larger person at 6'6" and 255 pounds and a wrist of 7.5-7.75 depending on the weather. And that brings me back to the bracelet and a lack of adjustment on the fly. I am now in the Sky-Dweller camp and have a YG and two SS versions. I would look to a full PM Sky-Dweller as you get the size and Easy Link bracelet system. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

The modern DD40 bracelet has no on the fly adjustments either, just add or subtract links.

ragsk · 23 July 2020, 06:18 AM

DD40 everytime.

Benzsiam · 23 July 2020, 06:28 AM

I don't think the price at Boutique/AD will go up again this year. If you buy it from ADs, you should ask for some discount, if they don't, just go grey.

Lately I notice that DD 40 rose gold with olive dial price has gone up a bit, this one seems to be popular, others can be a bit cheaper.

22 July 2020, 03:15 PM	#1
Rafarin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: California Watch: Rolex SkyDweller Posts: 6	DDII or DD40 I’m having trouble deciding if wether I Should get a DDII or a DD40. I’m 6’5 and have a pretty big wrist. I really like the size of the case for the 41mm but I know the mechanism inside the watch is improved for the 40mm. I’ve never tried on a 41mm so I’m not sure on what to get.

22 July 2020, 03:31 PM	#4
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	Get the DD40 __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

22 July 2020, 04:45 PM	#5
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,744	The mechanism has not improved really. DD2 is a rare bird with its short run. I like them __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

22 July 2020, 10:19 PM	#17
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,568	Easy decision for me...though I'm also not 6'5", but rather 5'6" As with any watch purchase, the key is trying both of them on. The DD II was just too chunky and had that big bling look to it. That's my personal opinion of course, so no offense to those who own it. The proportions on the DD40 are just perfect and the dial options trump those on the DD II as well. The deconstructed Romans are beautiful. __________________

22 July 2020, 10:40 PM	#19
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,063	Try them both on, and as you know the DD40 has the newer movement and ceramic sleeves within the bracelet. __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

22 July 2020, 03:18 PM	#2
MannySDG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: The Blue Marble Posts: 833	It's best to try them both if you can. The general consensus seems to be that the DD40 has the better proportions and just seems to be the better watch? If you're looking for something big to match your wrist, you can try the Skydweller!

22 July 2020, 03:27 PM	#3
Rafarin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: California Watch: Rolex SkyDweller Posts: 6	You’re right I’d have to try both of them on, I already have a skydweller in my collection but it’s a yellow gold two-tone. I have a submariner hulk and a Date just 2 41mm that I’m trying to get rid of but I’m not sure how to sell it. Never traded or sold a watch before.

22 July 2020, 05:42 PM	#7
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	If I was you I'd go try on the DD2. The DD40 may wear small on you as it only really is 39mm. If you can live with the disproportionate bezel on the DD2 then go for that one. These have gone up in price due to their very short production run.

22 July 2020, 07:37 PM	#10
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,643	DD2 and DD40 both are beautiful watches , I personally would purchase the DD2 . Good luck either way you win !

22 July 2020, 08:30 PM	#11
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,663	Cannot go wrong with any Day Date version.. Happy hunting

22 July 2020, 08:42 PM	#12
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,895	Welcome to the forum. Both are fantastic references ... it really cones down to whether you want the extra umph of the DD2

22 July 2020, 08:51 PM	#13
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,509	I had the opportunity to buy both. I did not like the way the bezel looked on the DDII. The DD 40 though looked fantastic and that was the one I went with.

22 July 2020, 09:00 PM	#14
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,764	For your wrist go with the DD40

22 July 2020, 09:55 PM	#15
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,661	I just traded two DD II's. A platinum and a YG. Have had some version of the DD II in the collection off and on for about ten years. A really cool watch but with some serious flaws. The biggest one is the lack of adjustment in the bracelet other than adding or removing links. This results in a bracelet that can either be just right or just slightly off either way. The other issue I have with the DD II is that after discontinuing the watch Rolex stepped up the game with the DD40. Movement and dial options are very strong and modern. I am also a larger person at 6'6" and 255 pounds and a wrist of 7.5-7.75 depending on the weather. And that brings me back to the bracelet and a lack of adjustment on the fly. I am now in the Sky-Dweller camp and have a YG and two SS versions. I would look to a full PM Sky-Dweller as you get the size and Easy Link bracelet system. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

22 July 2020, 10:22 PM	#18
Manu74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Mark Location: Europe Watch: BLRO \| LV \| SkyD Posts: 1,403	Go for a DD40 or Sky-Dweller

22 July 2020, 10:43 PM	#20
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,909	DD40 has perfect proportions.

22 July 2020, 10:47 PM	#21
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	to me the proportion of DD2/DJ2 looks hideous, value potential in the future will be a different story

22 July 2020, 10:51 PM	#22
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,076	DD 40 perfect size and proportions.

23 July 2020, 02:55 AM	#23
sachit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: india Posts: 455	Dd40..

23 July 2020, 03:19 AM	#24
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,526	can't go wrong with either __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

23 July 2020, 05:25 AM	#25
Rafarin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: California Watch: Rolex SkyDweller Posts: 6	Everyone is trying to hit me over the head with the price on the DD40. Should I wait to see if they’ll go down in a couple of months? Or should I just buy now before they go up? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 July 2020, 05:33 AM	#26
Rafarin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: California Watch: Rolex SkyDweller Posts: 6	Should I wait and see if the DD40 goes down in value a bit in the next few months, or should I buy it now before it goes up.

23 July 2020, 05:58 AM	#27
RoscoPico "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Watch: ingMe,WatchingYou. Posts: 1,462	skydweller might be the choice for you. I went DDII personally

23 July 2020, 06:18 AM	#29
ragsk Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,505	DD40 everytime.

23 July 2020, 06:28 AM	#30
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,000	I don't think the price at Boutique/AD will go up again this year. If you buy it from ADs, you should ask for some discount, if they don't, just go grey. Lately I notice that DD 40 rose gold with olive dial price has gone up a bit, this one seems to be popular, others can be a bit cheaper.

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